Waste management jobs near you: garbage collection, recycling & sanitation

Waste companies hire drivers, collectors, recycling sorters, mechanics, landfill operators, and route managers. If you're looking for jobs with waste management companies, the listings above show who is hiring now.

What Is a Waste Management Job?

A waste management job is any role involved in the collection, transportation, processing, or disposal of solid waste and recyclable materials. That includes garbage collector jobs, trash management jobs, recycling sorter positions, CDL driver roles, and jobs in solid waste management like landfill technicians and transfer station operators. The industry also covers environmental compliance, fleet maintenance, route management, and office work such as billing and dispatch.

Popular Waste Industry Job Types

CDL Drivers handle residential routes, roll-off containers, and commercial front-load service. Garbage Collectors work curbside pickup routes. Recycling Sorters work at material recovery facilities (MRFs), separating recyclable materials for processing. Diesel Mechanics maintain and repair collection vehicles. Route Managers and supervisors oversee daily collection operations and driver teams.

Waste Management Employment & Hiring Across the USA

Browse the location pages above or search by city, state, or ZIP code to see current openings near you. Jump straight to garbage man jobs, trash truck driver jobs, recycling jobs, part-time waste management jobs, seasonal garbage collector jobs, or night shift waste management jobs.

Comparing Waste Management Jobs

Pay, benefits, training, and advancement vary by employer and role. Before you apply, check each listing's requirements, schedule, and pay period.

How do I find waste management jobs near me?

Enter your city or ZIP code in the homepage search bar to see current CDL driver, garbage collector, and recycling openings near you.

What types of jobs are available in waste management?

Jobs with waste management companies range from entry-level garbage collector and recycling sorter roles to CDL truck drivers, diesel mechanics, route managers, and environmental compliance officers. There are also jobs in solid waste management at landfills and transfer stations.

Is waste management hiring right now?

Check the current openings on this page to see which employers are hiring. Availability changes by role and location; confirm the vacancy on the employer's application page.

How do I apply for waste management jobs?

Browse our listings, open a job that interests you, and follow its external application link. Review the destination before providing personal information.